Purpose of the role:
As the External Communications Manager, you will work with the Senior External Communications Manager and Chief Marketing Officer to advise and lead on the implementation of communications activities that support the strategic objectives of the global firm, it's offices and practice groups.
Responsibilities:
- Liaise with the external PR agency and members of the Business Development team and other Business Services teams to identify client successes, trends, issues and feature stories for partner commentary, with an eye towards ensuring maximum exposure before targeted audiences
- Work with the PR agency to draft and disseminate news releases relating to lateral partner hires, deals, award wins and other firm news and initiatives to key media contacts
- Place by-lined articles in legal and trade publications, including via the republication of existing thought leadership content. Provide editorial guidance as necessary
- Work with the Marketing Executive to provide support for the firm’s social media efforts including developing and preparing postings on social networking sites including LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram
- Keep records of the firm’s communications activities for sharing, reporting and discussing as needed
- As needed, provide communications and PR support for ad hoc projects across the firm
Skills required:
- Networking and advocacy skills, ability to build relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally
- Comfortable multi-tasking and working on multiple competing deadlines
- Project and process management skills with the consistent ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, including strong writing, editorial and proofreading skills. Exceptional attention to detail is required